How Dr. Tony Stigi Secured AIR 23 in INI-CET May 2026 with PW

Dr. Tony Stigi’s INI-CET preparation did not begin with a consistently strong academic routine. After entering medical college, he moved away from intensive studying and became involved in extracurricular activities. It was only in his final year and internship that he began approaching preparation with greater focus.

His experience eventually developed into a structured routine of subject-wise preparation, PYQs, revisions, and regular GTs, helping him improve steadily before the May 2026 examination.

How Dr. Tony Stigi Shifted from College Life to Focused Preparation

Dr. Tony Stigi described his MBBS years as a period when academics were not always his primary focus. After the initial years of medical college, he became involved in activities outside academics and largely studied around examinations. His approach changed during his final year when he decided to focus more seriously on his studies.

“But after getting into college, I was in a मौज मस्ती kind of mode. I wasn't studious at all.”

This phase gave Tony a clear understanding of where he stood academically. By final year, he felt that much of what he had studied earlier was no longer strong enough, so he began concentrating on his final-year subjects and gradually built a stronger foundation.

The shift became more deliberate when his internship began. Instead of waiting for the internship to end, he started preparing alongside his duties and later increased his study focus.

“So, from June, July, August, September, October 4-5 months I prepared fully focused on INICET, and they gave me my November attempt.”

This period gave him an initial preparation cycle before the November attempt. Although the result highlighted gaps in how his preparation was connected, it also helped him identify what needed to change before the next attempt.

The Gaps Dr. Tony Stigi Identified After the November Attempt

After appearing for the November attempt, Tony realised that his preparation contained several disconnected parts. He had studied different topics and solved questions, but he felt that the overall preparation had not yet come together cohesively.

“In November actually, the thing was I felt key okay I have studied, but many things were scattered as in like there were a lot of dots which were in connected like if I was making a cake like there were ingredients there were ingredients all poured into the bowl like there was a cherry there was a syrup, but it wasn't mixed properly.”

The November attempt therefore became a point of analysis rather than an endpoint. During his internship, he continued studying whenever his schedule allowed, using library sessions and gaps between duties to solve questions.

More importantly, he did not stop his preparation after the examination. Instead, he used the period immediately afterwards to work on weaker subjects and maintain the momentum he had built.

“So a good thing was that I focused on the weak areas in some subjects like ortho of those subjects, microbiology, which has a lot of weightage. I studied those subjects in that one and a half months from November half to December end.”

By carrying the momentum forward, Tony entered the next stage with a clearer understanding of his weak areas and a more defined preparation strategy.

How PW Supported Dr. Tony Stigi’s INI-CET Preparation

With the gaps from his earlier preparation identified, Tony focused on combining theory and questions rather than treating them as separate stages. His preparation gradually became more systematic, with subject-wise study, PYQs and regular GTs forming the core of his routine.

He explained that his performance began improving as he combined these elements instead of spending long periods exclusively on either theory or questions.

“So January, when I started with GTs I used to give GTs every two weekly. So when I started, my scores were around 105. So after that I studied meticulously. I studied subject-wise. I started from biochemistry, like first year, second year, third year, fourth year. So that time, when I was doing, I used to cover my notes, and simultaneously I was doing my PVQs also. Subject-wise PVQ, not paper-wise, subject-wise.”

This approach allowed him to identify the relationship between what he was studying and the questions being asked. Instead of postponing PYQs until after completing theory, he worked with both together.

His GT scores reflected this gradual improvement, moving from around 105 initially to higher scores over subsequent tests.

“From 105 it became 115, then 125, suddenly it became 140, then after 2 weeks or after a couple of weeks it became 150, then 160. It was actually an exponential growth.”

The improvement also reinforced the importance of maintaining momentum. Tony credited his continued question practice, theory-plus-PYQ approach and decision not to take a long break after the November attempt as important parts of this progress.

How Dr. Tony Stigi Used Theory, PYQs and Revisions Together

As his preparation progressed, Tony refined the way he combined theory and questions. Instead of studying one exclusively for an extended period, he alternated between the two according to his concentration and study schedule.

“Then after that, in the second round of revision when PVQs were done, I used to do like theory plus some 100 questions minimum. It would be like 25 25 chunks, like 25 questions in the morning, 25 in the evening, like when I get bored of theory.”

This method helped him keep both conceptual revision and question practice active. He also observed that his performance responded differently when he separated the two completely.

“What I noticed was when I was doing maybe one week full of theory or like maybe one week full fully questions, then my rank wasn't improving. When I used to carry both of them together, then I was able to consolidate my concepts and I was able to elevate my rank also.”

Alongside this, Tony regularly analysed his GTs to understand where he was losing marks and which subjects required additional attention. This made his preparation progressively more targeted.

By March, he had completed multiple rounds of revision while continuing to work through questions.

“So before INICET I was able to complete four rounds of revision from January to mid-January to uh INICET.”

The combination of revision, PYQs, theory and GT analysis helped him consolidate his preparation as the May examination approached.

How Dr. Tony Stigi Managed Exam Pressure and Maintained Consistency

Improving GT scores brought another challenge: increasing expectations. Tony explained that as his scores rose, he began putting unnecessary pressure on himself before an all-India mock examination.

“So I pressured myself unnecessarily. So during that exam I was not able to do well because I was focusing on the minor things. I was looking for perfection.”

Instead of allowing that experience to affect his final examination approach, he used it to understand the importance of remaining calm. He returned to the mindset he had used in earlier examinations and treated the final test as another opportunity to perform without overthinking.

“So yeah, so in my final exam also that was my mindset key like this is also a mock exam. I'll give it calmly. I'll give it coolly.”

For Tony, this became an important part of his preparation strategy. He recognised that knowing the material was only one part of the examination process; being able to remain composed enough to apply that knowledge was equally important.

Dr. Tony Stigi’s Support System Behind AIR 23

Tony also acknowledged the people who supported him during the preparation period. His parents provided a stable environment while he prepared at home, and his friends helped him maintain motivation through regular GT discussions and comparison of performance.

“Thanks a lot to my parents because the sacrifice they kept and the motivation they gave that was amazing. Like after coming home, my mother took full care of me. I had I didn't have to think of anything. Like everything was provided. Everything was so nice and calm.”

His friends also became part of his preparation routine, particularly through regular tests and discussions about their scores.

“We used to motivate ourselves. We used to do GTs every two weeks. So, we made a group also for discussing our GTs key how I'm getting this much, I'm getting this much correct.”

This support helped Tony maintain a consistent preparation environment while working towards the May 2026 attempt.

Dr. Tony Stigi’s Key Takeaway for INI-CET Aspirants

Tony’s journey from an initially weak base to AIR 23 in INI-CET May 2026 shows that preparation can evolve through repeated analysis and correction. His experience highlights the importance of continuing preparation even after an examination, identifying weak areas, combining theory with PYQs, revising multiple times, and analysing GT performance.

His final advice centres on accepting that complete preparation is not always possible and focusing instead on the areas that matter most for the examination.

“One fact is that you have to make peace with the fact that you are not able to complete everything.”

For aspirants, his journey offers a practical perspective: progress does not necessarily come from studying continuously without adjustment. It can come from understanding gaps, changing the approach, maintaining momentum and staying composed when the examination finally arrives.